Home Admissions Applying Upload a Copy of the Official Transcript to ApplyWeb Upload a Copy of the Official Transcript to ApplyWeb All applicants must upload a copy, front and back, of their official transcript/academic record issued by the Registrar or Records Office to the applicant, to ApplyWeb for each bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree earned or in progress. The copy of the official transcript is used for initial review by the graduate program faculty. Be sure to include the grading scale of the institution together with your transcript. A downloaded transcript from your school portal or system is an unofficial transcript and not acceptable for review. If you are attending or have graduated from a Non-U.S. institution, review the Required Academic Credentials from Non-U.S. Institutions for requirements by country. If you have community or junior college, non-degree, or study abroad coursework, indicate this information in your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume. Do not submit any transcripts from a community or junior college, non-degree, or study abroad coursework to the Rackham Graduate School. Applicants will not upload non-degree work unless the program of application requires it under the program specific information cont’d page on the ApplyWeb application. If you are unable to upload a transcript, submit an official e-transcript or paper transcript. Review Rackham Graduate School’s Official Final Transcript submission instructions. Transcript Frequently Asked Questions Transcript Frequently Asked Questions What is an Official Transcript? An official transcript/academic record must be: An original or an attested copy with an original institutional seal and signature of the Registrar. The attested copy should be issued and signed or stamped by the same office that issues original documents from the degree granting institution. An apostille certification is not necessary. Notarized copies are not acceptable. What is not an Official Transcript? A “true” copy prepared and signed by a faculty member, city or government official, or notary public is not considered official. An evaluation provided by a credential service, for example Educational Credentials Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES), is not accepted by Rackham. Exception: the Rackham Graduate School will accept electronic evaluations from Educational Perspectives (EP). Documents emailed to our office by anyone that is not a Registrar (Recorder of Records) or equivalent. I ordered an electronic transcript and can’t upload the file to ApplyWeb. What should I do? If you are unable to upload a copy of your official e-transcript due to security settings, there are several options: Print a copy of your e-transcript and scan the printed transcript for upload. Take a screenshot or photograph of your transcript and save the image as a PDF for upload. The Adobe Scan app is an option for this process. Which document formats are not accepted by Rackham? A scanned copy of an official transcript (only allowed for the upload on ApplyWeb – Step 1). Academic records printed from your school’s website. A paper transcript that is not sealed in the institution’s envelope. An evaluation provided by a credential service, for example, Educational Credentials Evaluators (ECE) or World Education Services (WES). Exception: the Rackham Graduate School will accept electronic evaluations from Educational Perspectives (EP). A “true” copy prepared and signed by a faculty member, city or government official, or notary public. Do I need to submit an updated transcript to Rackham after the grades are available for the term in progress? No. Do not submit an updated transcript to Rackham. I applied previously and submitted a copy of my official transcripts then. Do I need to submit them again? Applicants must upload a copy of their official transcripts with each application that is submitted to the Rackham Graduate School. One set of official transcripts from the school’s registrar’s office will be due, if an offer of admission is made. My university sends official transcripts only to other universities; I am unable to upload my transcript. What should I do? Review Rackham Graduate School’s Official Final Transcript submission instructions foravailable options to have your university send the official transcript directly to theRackham Graduate School. My university is closed, and I cannot obtain an official transcript. What should I do? Upload any available documents that best represent your academic history and educational background. Additional documentation or information may be required to process your application. My school only issues official transcripts after graduation. Can I upload an unofficial transcript? Yes. If you cannot obtain an official transcript by the application deadline, you may upload an unofficial transcript for the program’s review. If you are recommended for admission, you must submit an official transcript to Rackham Graduate School before your admission can be finalized. Contact Admissions Hours: Admissions is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed Saturdays and Sundays and on university holidays. Location 0120 Rackham Building 915 East Washington Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070 Contact Phone: 734.764.8129 Fax: 734.936.3335 Email: [email protected]
